Compton ton cannot force victory

July 4th, 2009
Nick Compton's previous highest score for Middlesex this season was 44 Middlesex batsman Nick Compton hit his first Championship century of the season, but Mark Ramprakash's unbeaten 49 secured Surrey a draw at Lord's. Resuming on 38-0, an unbeaten ton

North ton seals Test spot

July 4th, 2009
Article from: Agence France-Presse Font size: Decrease Increase : Email : Print Submit comment: Submit comment MARCUS North all but booked his place in Australia's side for the first Ashes Test after making a century against the England Lions. North

West Indies 185-7 v India - third one day international

July 4th, 2009
REUTERS - West Indies scored 185 for seven wickets in their rain-affected third one-day international against India at Beausejour stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia on Friday. The match was reduced to 27 overs a side. West Indies 185-7 (R.Sarwan 62) in 27

How the Ashes got their name

July 4th, 2009
Date: 2009-07-03 Place:London Mention the word 'Ashes' to any cricket fan and they know you are talking about a Test contest between England and Australia. But cricket's oldest rivals had been playing each other for five years before the

Ponting in search of missing Ashes triumph in England

July 4th, 2009
Date: 2009-07-03 Place:London Australia captain Ricky Ponting heads into the upcoming Ashes series against England looking to erase the one blot on a CV filled with outstanding achievements. Ponting, one of the most talented batsmen of his

Ireland get off to stormer against Kenya

July 4th, 2009
Ireland's cricketers got off to the best possible start in their 4 day Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya at Eglington cricket club, writes John Kenny. In the first match in defence of their title, Phil Simmons side are 323 for 7 at the end of the

Steve Harmison offers Ashes selectors food for thought

July 4th, 2009
Steve Harmison celebrates another wicket against Australia. Photograph: David Jones/PA After three days, there have been plus points for the watching selectors of both England and Australia. For the Lions the bowling of Steve Harmison and Graham Onions

Rain has last word at Trent Bridge

July 4th, 2009
Lancashire drew their LV County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge, with rain ruining the prospect of an entertaining day's play in the East Midlands. Heavy, persistent, rain prevented play from starting until 3pm, meaning the

Russell Backs Foster

July 4th, 2009
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Gavaskar Bemoans The Lure Of The IPL

July 4th, 2009
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